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We’re proud to share that Instituto Pró-Onça was featured on Radio France Internationale (RFI), bringing international attention to our work in the Brazilian Cerrado. In the interview, our founder Letícia Benavalli talks about how the project supp...

We are proud to share that Letícia Benavalli, founder of Instituto Pró-Onça, was featured in an international podcast episode highlighting jaguar conservation in Brazil. In the episode “Saving Brazil’s Jaguars”, Letícia shares her journey from gro...

We are proud to share that our initiative “Women’s Leadership in Jaguar Conservation” has been featured on the PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet platform, a global initiative coordinated by IUCN and partners. PANORAMA brings together...

We are proud to share that the project Jaguar Women for Climate and Conservation, led by Instituto Pró-Onça, has been selected among global initiatives for the Paris Peace Forum 2025. Out of more than 300 projects from over 80 countries, only 30 i...

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the field! A giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus) and a jaguar (Panthera onca) have been spotted in Pirineus State Park, marking significant milestones for our conservation efforts in the region. Th...

The Cerrado, often referred to as the “birthplace of waters,” is one of the most biodiverse and ecologically significant regions in Brazil and the world. Covering over 2 million square kilometers, the Cerrado is home to an astonishing ...

In a heartening display of community engagement, residents of Cocalzinho de Goiás, recently joined hands with conservationists to play a pivotal role in wildlife conservation initiatives. Over the past weeks, community members enthusiastically par...

In a remarkable turn of events, urban jaguars have made a triumphant comeback to Brasília National Park, marking their first appearance in over 60 years. The awe-inspiring sight of these majestic felines roaming the urban landscape has sparked bot...

As part of our “Birdwatching Training: Observing Birds in the Cerrado” course, we recently embarked on an enlightening trip to the Pantanal, featuring a blend of education and real-world application. This immersive experience was divid...

We’ve made an incredible find in private areas of Brasília, within the Área de Proteção do Planalto Central (Area for the Protection of the Central Plateau). Our team has captured images of a tigrina sp, also known as the margay (Leopardus wiedii)...